– See more at: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/Tribal/Training/:
Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. issued Executive Order B-10-11 on September 19, 2011, stating that every state agency and department subject to the Governor’s executive control shall encourage communication and consultation with California Native American tribes.
The NAHC’s Draft Tribal Consultation Policy is being posted for review and comment. The comment period will end December 11, 2015.
Comments may be sent Rob Wood at rob.wood@nahc.ca.gov
Tribal Consultation Under AB52: Requirements and Best Practices presentation to provide a better understanding of cultural and political workings of tribal governments in California in relation to Tribal sovereignty and provide a foundation of knowledge of AB 52 (Gatto, 2014) and the best practices in its implementation.
The National Preservation Institute, a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, educates those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage. The NPI seminar schedule is available at www.npi.org.
NAGPRA: Preparing for and Writing Grant Proposals
Sacramento, CA — December 3-4, 2015
Seminars held in cooperation with
California State Parks, Cultural Resources Division
and Office of Historic Preservation, and
the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program
Seminar description. The National NAGPRA Program offers grants to assist museums and Indian tribes with the compliance process under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The NAGPRA process may include consultation and documentation regarding human remains and cultural items, and their repatriation or disposition. Learn how to assess the needs of a NAGPRA program, identify fundable projects, and write successful Consultation/Documentation and Repatriation grant proposals. An agenda is available at www.npi.org/sem-NAGPRAgrant.html.
Instructors. Jan I. Bernstein, managing director, Bernstein & Associates NAGPRA Consultants, works with Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, museums, and federal agencies to provide training, grant writing, strategic plan development/implementation, consultation facilitation, repatriation claim development, and reburial assistance
Megon Noble, NAGPRA project manager, University of California, Davis, coordinates NAGPRA compliance efforts for the campus; previously the Archaeology NAGPRA coordinator with the Burke Museum, University of Washington, and taught museums collections management
National NAGPRA Program scholarships and travel grants may be available.
Questions? Please contact us. Thank you.
Jere Gibber
Executive Director
National Preservation Institute
P.O. Box 1702, Alexandria, VA 22313
703.765.0100; 703.768.9350 fax
The Protecting California Native American Sites During Drought and Wild Land Fire Emergencies Guide provides information on the federal and state statutes, regulations and executive orders that protect Native American human remains and associated grave goods, religious or ceremonial sites, sacred places and archaeological sites so that agency staff will know what to do in the event these items are encountered.
On February 27, 2015, the Native American Heritage Commission published a Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code of the Native American Heritage Commission in the California Regulatory Notice Register No. Z2015-0213-03.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Location: National Indian Justice Center
5250 Aero Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95476
707-579-5507
Friday, October 16, 2015
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Notices regarding Native American Heritage Commission meetings and agendas may be found at https://nahc.ca.gov
AGENDA
All times after Call to Order are approximate. Items may be taken out of order in the interest of time.
10:00 AM CALL TO ORDER
- Welcome – Chairman Ramos
- Roll Call
- Introduction of Commissioners, Staff, and Attorney General’s representative
CLOSED SESSION – Commissioners, Staff, and Attorney General Only
Closed Session – Pending Litigation (Government Code sections 11126(e)(1), (e)(2)(C)(1))
- Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency, Government Code section 11126(e)(2)(C)(1)
- NAHC v. Inyo County, Government Code section 11126(e)(1)
- Foothill Transportation Authority, Government Code section 11126(e)(1)
- Three Rivers Levee Improvement Authority, Government Code section 11126(e)(2)(C)(1)
1:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC SESSION
- Traditional Opening
- Closed Session Report – Chairman Ramos
- Approval of Minutes – Chairman Ramos, Action Item
OLD BUSINESS
- Most Likely Descendants Regulations Update – Terrie Robinson, General Counsel, Information Item
- NAHC Consultation Policy – Cynthia Gomez, Executive Secretary, Information Item
- Proposed NAHC Special Interest License Plate – Terrie Robinson, General Counsel, Information Item
- NAHC Conflict of Interest Code – Terrie Robinson, General Counsel, Information Item
- NAHC 40th Anniversary Planning for 2016 – Cynthia Gomez, Executive Secretary, Information Item
NEW BUSINESS
- Cal NAGPRA Repatriation Oversight Commission Quarterly Update – Cynthia Gomez, Executive Secretary, Information Item
- Commissioners’ Report – James Ramos, Chairperson, Information Item
- Executive Secretary’s Report – Cynthia Gomez, Executive Secretary, Information Item
- NAHC Annual Report Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 – Cynthia Gomez, Executive Secretary, Information Item
PUBLIC COMMENT – Each speaker will be allowed three minutes to speak. Please submit a speaker card.
The public may comment on any item on the agenda before action is taken on the item.
4:30 PM Adjournment
At the end of Public Comment or 4:30 PM, whichever is first.
*The Native American Heritage Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov.
Our website address is: www.nahc.ca.gov.
Follow us on Twitter: @CA_NAHC
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
Presentation for State and Local Agencies:
“AB 52: Basics and Best Practices”
Location: National Indian Justice Center
5250 Aero Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95476
707-579-5507
Thursday, October 15, 2015
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) will give a presentation for State and Local agencies, “AB 52: Basics and Best Practices” (Chapter 532, Public Resources Code sections 5097.94, 21073, 21074, 21080.3.1, 21080.3.2, 21082.3, 21083.09, 21084.2 and 21084).
All times after Welcome are approximate. Items may be taken out of order.
AGENDA
1:00 PM Welcome – Cynthia Gomez, Executive Secretary, Native American Heritage Commission
Introduction
1:15 PM Presentation: “AB 52: Basics and Best Practices”
Cynthia Gomez, Executive Secretary, Native American Heritage Commission
Terrie Robinson, General Counsel, Native American Heritage Commission
Rob Wood, Staff Analyst, Native American Heritage Commission
Holly Roberson, Land Use Counsel, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
Merri Lopez-Keifer, Commissioner, Native American Heritage Commission
2:00 PM Public Comment
4:00 PM Closing
At the end of Public Comment or 4:00 PM, whichever is first.
*The Native American Heritage Commission complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the Commission at (916) 373-3710 or via email at nahc@nahc.ca.gov.
Our website address is: www.nahc.ca.gov.
Follow us on Twitter: @CA_NAHC
The Native American Heritage Commission is recruiting to hire multiple Associate Governmental Program Analyst Limited Term positions. Staff Services Analyst will also be considered. Some positions may have the opportunity to become permanent.
WHO MAY APPLY:
- State employees with transfer eligibility (that can meet the minimum qualifications of the classification), reinstatement eligibility, or employment list eligibility (For information on the AGPA online exam visit www.jobs.ca.gov). Transfers from surplus agencies or individuals on SROA will be given first consideration.
- Former State employees with reinstatement eligibility or employment list eligibility.
- Non-State employees who have already taken an examination for this job classification and have established employment list eligibility.
For additional information http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=626678
2015 – 2016 FY Regular Scheduled Commission Meetings Dates and Locations:
October 16, 2015 – Santa Rosa, National Indian Justice Center, 5250 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95476
January 15, 2016 – Sacramento, Ziggurat Building, Auditorium, 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, CA 95605
April 15, 2015 – TBD
July 15, 2016 – TBD
Agenda’s will be posted to this site 10 days before the meeting. The posted agenda’s will include times and location.
The Native American Heritage Commission will be holding their next Commission meeting on October 16, 2015, in Santa Rosa at :
National Indian Justice Center
5250 Aero Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95476
The agenda will be posted to this site 10 days before the meeting. The posted agenda’s will include time.
The Local Government Tribal Consultation List Request Form has been updated. Agencies may request a CEQA Tribal Consultation list (AB 52) or General Plan (SB 18) with the updated form.
